One-year mortality and re-admission rate by disease etiology in National Heart Failure Registry of India.

Survival outcomes of patients with heart failure (HF) based on their disease etiology are not well described. Here, we provide one-year mortality outcomes of 10850 patients with HF (mean age = 59.9 years, 31% women) in India.

Intersecting vulnerabilities: Substance abuse in indigenous communities in Southern India.

Background: Substance usage is a growing concern among tribal communities in the southern region of Kerala, as it is associated with various social, health, and economic problems. alcohol being the most commonly abused substance. This is particularly true in Southern Kerala, where the prevalence of alcohol abuse among tribal communities is estimated to be between 20% and 30%.

Angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitor in chronic heart failure and comorbidity management: Indian consensus statement.

Heart failure (HF) is a significant public health concern characterized by notable rates of morbidity and mortality. Multimorbidity, ranging from 43% to 98% among HF patients, significantly impacts prognosis and treatment response. HF management requires a holistic approach, including guideline-directed medical therapy.

Association Between the Time of Surgery and the Incidence of Postoperative Nausea-Vomiting: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis.

Background The probability of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) may be influenced by the time of day. Since there has been no recent study published exploring this association, we conducted a study to determine the effect of surgical time of day on PONV. Methods With ethics approval, data of all patients undergoing elective non-cardiac non-neurosurgery, with a high risk of PONV, and which had a 24-hour assessment of PONV between October 2017 and December 2020 were extracted.

Leflunomide-Induced Drug Reaction With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms: A Diagnostic Dilemma.

Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome is a severe idiosyncratic drug reaction. This commonly manifests with fever, lymphadenopathy, and a maculopapular rash. It can be fatal if early diagnosis and removal of the offending agent do not occur.